Match Report


Plymouth ArgylePlymouth Argyle     West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gavin RufusG. Rufus62
G
1
G
76Carl BarmbyC. Barmby
John CookeJ. Cooke65
D
2
D
54Robbie MoncurR. Moncur
Jamie PowerJ. Power56
D
3
D
53David FariaD. Faria
Dave NewtonD. Newton55
D
4
D
50Vinicio E. PirriV. Pirri
Shaun DrakeS. Drake54
D
5
D
47Stephen FergusonS. Ferguson
Steven van den BroekS. van den Broek52
D
captain6captain
M
67Noel GallagherN. Gallagher
Ian BoatengI. Boateng72
M
7
M
61Steve YoudsS. Youds
Charles-Edward LokoC. Loko65
M
8
M
60Isaiah GoodwinI. Goodwin
Craig BridgesC. Bridges62
A
9
A
66Lennart BaslerL. Basler
Tony SinclairT. Sinclair59
A
10
A
64Evans GrossiE. Grossi
Said AllachS. Allach58
A
11
A
61Matthew MccannM. Mccann
 
Fabio StroppaF. Stroppa58
G
12
G
67Mike BrownM. Brown
Nicky StandingN. Standing52
A
13
G
65Ashley RiggottA. Riggott
Ben BrownB. Brown48
A
14
G
60Craig LawrenceC. Lawrence

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Home Park where Plymouth Argyle play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 8,405 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Plymouth Argyle are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Cole.


0.00
Plymouth Argyle kick off and get the match underway!
9.31
Isaiah Goodwin kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Mccann. Matthew Mccann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.10
Noel Gallagher darts forward. Noel Gallagher makes a probing pass between the defence to Matthew Mccann. Matthew Mccann rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gavin Rufus with no chance!! Goal for West Bromwich Albion!
18.05
Isaiah Goodwin runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Isaiah Goodwin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Gavin Rufus. Excellent save.
20.53
Isaiah Goodwin sees Matthew Mccann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matthew Mccann lofts in a cross ball towards Lennart Basler. Lennart Basler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
21.00
Charles-Edward Loko hacks Isaiah Goodwin from behind! The referee brings Charles-Edward Loko to one side and gives him a warning! Isaiah Goodwin stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.36
Charles-Edward Loko clumsily knocks into Isaiah Goodwin. Charles-Edward Loko is warned by the referee again! Isaiah Goodwin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
33.15
Steve Youds runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Steve Youds knocks in a cross ball towards Lennart Basler. Lennart Basler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Gavin Rufus is on top of it.
38.46
Charles-Edward Loko flicks a high pass forward. Tony Sinclair controls it well on his chest. Tony Sinclair rushes past Vinicio E. Pirri! Tony Sinclair tries a spectacular strike but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.46
Showing composure, Ian Boateng plays the ball forward to Craig Bridges. Craig Bridges advances inside the box! Craig Bridges shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Robbie Moncur barges into Tony Sinclair. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tony Sinclair carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Plymouth Argyle appear unchanged since the first half. West Bromwich Albion also appear unchanged since the first half. The Plymouth Argyle players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
West Bromwich Albion kick off and get the second half underway!
48.15
Isaiah Goodwin flicks a high pass forward to Evans Grossi who brings the ball under control. Evans Grossi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.01
Charles-Edward Loko knocks the ball forward to Craig Bridges. Craig Bridges plays a scrappy one-two with Said Allach and stumbles forward towards the goal... Craig Bridges looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.28
John Cooke gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Said Allach plays a one-two with Tony Sinclair and advances towards the goal... Said Allach shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
59.06
John Cooke flicks a high pass forward. Charles-Edward Loko controls it well on his chest. Charles-Edward Loko flicks a high pass forward. Craig Bridges holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Bridges edges inside the box! Craig Bridges takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but Stephen Ferguson is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
60.23
Plymouth Argyle have made 2 substitutions with Fabio Stroppa replacing Charles-Edward Loko and Ben Brown replacing Said Allach .West Bromwich Albion have made 3 substitutions with Ashley Riggott replacing Evans Grossi, Mike Brown replacing Matthew Mccann and Craig Lawrence replacing Lennart Basler .
61.31
Isaiah Goodwin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Isaiah Goodwin lofts in a cross ball towards Ashley Riggott. Ashley Riggott rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.31
Steve Youds chips the ball to his team mate, Ashley Riggott. Ashley Riggott kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Lawrence but the referee indicates it's offside!
69.25
Steve Youds makes a simple pass to Mike Brown. Mike Brown shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
71.08
Vinicio E. Pirri knocks the ball forward to Isaiah Goodwin. Isaiah Goodwin knocks the ball forward to Mike Brown. Mike Brown knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.38
Fabio Stroppa barges into Steve Youds. The referee calls over Fabio Stroppa and shows him a yellow card! Steve Youds stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.13
Shaun Drake makes a probing pass to Ian Boateng. Ian Boateng surges forward with the ball. Ian Boateng sees Craig Bridges just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Craig Bridges shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.49
Noel Gallagher takes a long throw-in. Steve Youds controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Lawrence. Craig Lawrence shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
79.52
Fabio Stroppa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tony Sinclair. Tony Sinclair makes a simple pass, allowing Ben Brown to run into the box. Ben Brown side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.48
David Faria makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Youds. Steve Youds flicks a high ball forward to Mike Brown who takes it down. Mike Brown shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.24
Fabio Stroppa flicks a high pass forward to Ben Brown who brings the ball under control. Ben Brown lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Bridges. Craig Bridges shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
87.34
Stephen Ferguson comes in with a late challenge on Craig Bridges. The referee calls over Stephen Ferguson and shows him a yellow card! Craig Bridges hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.03
Ben Brown hacks David Faria from behind! The referee calls over Ben Brown and shows him a yellow card! David Faria runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Plymouth Argyle

West Bromwich Albion
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
28.4%
47.3%
24.3%

Scorers
Craig Bridges 51
Ben Brown 80
Matthew Mccann 12

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Bridges of Plymouth Argyle

Match Ratings
1.Gavin Rufus (GK)
7
2.John Cooke (DEF)
6
3.Jamie Power (DEF)
6
4.Dave Newton (DEF)
6
5.Shaun Drake (DEF)
6
6.Steven van den Broek (DEF)
6
7.Ian Boateng (MID)
7
8.Charles-Edward Loko (MID)
6
9.Craig Bridges (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Tony Sinclair (ATT)
7
11.Said Allach (ATT)
7
 
12.Fabio Stroppa (GK)yellow card
5
13.Nicky Standing (ATT)
0
14.Ben Brown (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7

1.Carl Barmby (GK)
6
2.Robbie Moncur (DEF)yellow card
5
3.David Faria (DEF)
6
4.Vinicio E. Pirri (DEF)
6
5.Stephen Ferguson (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Noel Gallagher (MID)
7
7.Steve Youds (MID)
7
8.Isaiah Goodwin (MID)
8
9.Lennart Basler (ATT)
6
10.Evans Grossi (ATT)
6
11.Matthew Mccann (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Mike Brown (GK)
6
13.Ashley Riggott (GK)
6
14.Craig Lawrence (GK)
6